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━ Big Island Hawaii · Black Sand Beaches ━

Black Sand Beach Hawaii
Wedding Packages

Celebrate your love in Hawaii's most breathtaking settings with licensed officiants and professional photography.

400+   Five-Star Reviews

  • 1,000+   Ceremonies Since 2017

Hawaii Black Sand Beach Weddings

A Black Sand Beach Hawaii
Wedding Like 
Nowhere Else.

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Black Sand Locations

$2,750

Starting Price

3–25

Guests Welcome

229

★★★★★

Google Reviews

There is nothing on Earth quite like a Hawaii black sand beach. Born from rivers of molten lava meeting the Pacific, these beaches are jet-black, dramatic, and steeped in volcanic history. They are sacred, photogenic, and unforgettably cinematic — exactly what a destination wedding should feel like.

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Experience a stress-free wedding day — we handle the details so you can relax, enjoy the moment, and say "I do" surrounded by paradise. From the secluded beauty of Kīholo Bay to the iconic Punalu'u and the haunting power of Kaimu, every black sand beach offers a unique vibe and atmosphere for your ceremony.

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All packages include 100 high-resolution edited images, traditional Hawaiian leis, marriage license filing, and a personalized ceremony with our licensed Kona Wedding Officiant® — starting at just $2,750.

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Ready to plan your black sand beach ceremony? Schedule a free consultation to get started.

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5 Packages To Choose From

Black Sand Beach
Wedding Packages

Five all-inclusive packages from intimate to extravagant — every option includes a licensed Kona Wedding Officiant®, professional photography, traditional leis, beach permit, and marriage license filing.

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For Family & Friends

Most Popular

Black Sand Beach Hawaii · 3–25 Guests

Group Photography Package

Celebrate on one of the Big Island's stunning volcanic black lava rock beaches with your family and friends. Create unforgettable memories in a breathtaking natural setting with your closest loved ones.

Big Island Package Includes

 ━ Licensed Kona Wedding Officiant®

 ━  Personalized ceremony

 ━  Professional wedding photographer

 ━  120 minutes of photography

 ━  100 retouched high-res images

 ━  Hawaii State beach permit

 ━  Premium Hawaiian leis

Wedding party group photo, black sand beach, Hawaii

Add Florals

3–25 Guests

Black Sand Beach `Ohana
Package

Includes everything in the Black Sand Beach Family Photo Package, plus handcrafted premium fresh flower leis, a beautiful standard bridal bouquet, and a coordinating boutonniere. Add an elegant floral touch to your black sand beach wedding celebration.

Includes Family Package Plus

 ━  Handcrafted premium fresh flower leis

 ━  Standard bridal bouquet

 ━  Coordinating boutonniere

 ━  All Black Sand Beach Family Photo

Package inclusions

$3,250

+ tax 

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Add Live Music

3–25 Guests

Black Sand Beach `Ohana Ukulele Package

Includes everything in the Black Sand Beach Family Photo Package, plus premium florals and 1 hour of live ukulele music for your ceremony and guests. Enhance your black sand beach wedding with the sweet sounds of live Hawaiian music and the beauty of fresh island florals.

Includes Family Package Plus

 ━  Handcrafted premium fresh flower leis

 ━  Standard bridal bouquet & boutonniere

 ━  1 hour of live ukulele music

 ━  All Black Sand Beach Family Photo Package inclusions

$3,950

+ tax 

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Add Live Music

3–25 Guests

Black Sand Beach Kahakai Photo Video Package

Includes everything in the Black Sand Beach Family Photo Package, plus premium florals and 1 hour of live ukulele music for your ceremony and guests. Enhance your black sand beach wedding with the sweet sounds of live Hawaiian music and the beauty of fresh island florals.

Includes Family Package Plus

 ━  Handcrafted premium fresh flower leis

 ━  Standard bridal bouquet & boutonniere

 ━  1 hour of live ukulele music

 ━  All Black Sand Beach Family Photo Package inclusions

$4,900

+ tax · 

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All-Inclusive · The Works

3–25 Guests

Black Sand Beach Hawaiian Wedding Package — "The Works"

Our all-in-one black sand beach package covers everything for a stress-free, unforgettable Big Island wedding — combining ceremony, photography, videography, live music, and full onsite coordination. Every detail handled.

Everything Included

 ━  Licensed Kona Wedding Officiant®

 ━  Professional photographer & videographer

 ━  100 retouched high-res images

 ━  120 min photography & videography

 ━  Full 4K ceremony video & highlight film

 ━  1 hour live ukulele music

 ━  Hawaii State Permit

 ━  Double-strand fancy lei for the groom

 ━  Premium lei & bridal bouquet for the bride

 ━  Matching boutonniere & upgraded Haku lei

 ━  Onsite coordinator

$7,295

+ tax 

Stress-Free Process

Simple. Stress-Free. 
Beautiful.

We handle the details so you can focus on your love.

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Choose Your Package

Browse packages and locations, visit our live calendar.

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Book Your Date

Schedule a Zoom call or easily book online using your package, date and time.

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Craft Your Ceremony

Work with your officiant to write vows and personalize every detail.

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Say "I Do" in Paradise

Show up, be present, and let us handle everything else. Just enjoy the moment.

Recognized Across Every Platform

Hawaii's Highest-Reviewed
Black Sand Beach Wedding Team

Five-star ratings on Google, The Knot, WeddingWire, and Yelp — plus full BBB Accreditation. We're proud of every couple we've served since 2017.

Google

★★★★★

229 Reviews

The Knot

★★★★★

5.0 Rating

WeddingWire

★★★★★

5.0 Rating

Yelp

★★★★★

5.0 Rating

BBB

A+

Accredited

★★★★★

"Working with Deanna for our black sand beach wedding was incredible. She paid careful attention to every meaningful detail, supported us through writing personal vows, and was fully present on our big day — making it warm, joyful, and unforgettable."

The Knot

Sarah & Michael K.

★★★★★

"Deanna's quick replies and warm energy turned what could have been stressful planning into something easy and fun. The ceremony itself was eloquent, personal, and exactly what we hoped for. By the end she felt like an old friend."

The Knot

Jessica & Ryan T.

★★★★★

"Planning our April 2025 wedding from the mainland felt overwhelming until we found Deanna. Her patience and care got us through every step, and Shannon's photography captured magical moments we'll treasure forever. Mahalo and much aloha!"

WeddingWire

Megan & Chris D.

★★★★★

"We flew from Pittsburgh to Kona feeling completely calm thanks to Deanna's organized planning. From booking to marriage license to a custom ceremony, every detail was handled. Their photographer and videographer were absolutely top-tier."

WeddingWire

Kate & Matthew P.

★★★★★

"Deanna offered great ceremony script options and was warm, engaging, and well-organized throughout. Our guests loved every minute of the celebration, and the day felt like a perfect fit for us as a couple. Could not recommend more highly."

Google

Allison & Isaac

★★★★★

"We renewed our vows on a gorgeous Big Island beach at sunset and the experience was absolutely perfect. Deanna helped us craft a moment we'll remember forever — full of aloha, ease, and genuine warmth. Don't hesitate to book."

Google

Linda & Tom W.

Read all 210+ verified reviews from real couples on every major platform.

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Choose Your Beach

The Big Island's Iconic
Black Sand Beaches

Bride and groom on black volcanic lava field, Hawaii wedding location

Kona-Kohala · West Hawaii

Kīholo Bay

Jet-black volcanic sand meeting brilliant turquoise water on the Kona side. Secluded, dramatic, and one of the most cinematic ceremony spots on the entire Big Island. Sea turtles often rest on shore.

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Couple on Kiholo Bay black sand beach, Kona wedding location

Kalapana · East Hawaii

A young black sand beach born from the 1990 Kalapana lava flow — newly planted palms sway over freshly formed volcanic shore. A powerful, living tribute to Pele's renewal.

Black Sand

Couple on Punalu'u black sand beach at sunset

Ka'ū · South Hawaii

Punalu'u Beach

Hawaii's most iconic black sand beach — fringed with coconut palms, often visited by sea turtles, and considered sacred to Native Hawaiian culture. Truly unforgettable.

Black Sand

Bride on lava sea cliffs, Puna Hawaii

Puna · East Hawaii

MacKenzie State Park

Towering ironwood pines, dramatic lava cliffs, and crashing surf along the rugged Puna coastline — a wild, cinematic backdrop with old-Hawaii character.

Lava Cliffs

Couple exchanging vows on black sand beach

Puna · East Hawaii

Pohoiki Beach

A spectacular new black sand bay formed during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. Wild, raw, and dramatic — bordered by lush new growth and natural hot ponds. A truly one-of-a-kind ceremony location born of fire and ocean.

Black Sand · New 2018

Bride and groom smile during a sunset elopement shoot at Kapaa Beach in North Kohala Hawaii Big Island.

North Kohala · West Hawaii

A peaceful, off-the-beaten-path North Kohala park with dark volcanic cobbles, sweeping ocean views, and dramatic wind-swept palms. Perfect for couples seeking quiet seclusion and rural Hawaiian charm.

Black Sand · Cobble

Want More Options?

Add Photography, Video & Music
to Your Black Sand Beach Wedding Package

The base black sand beach package starts at $2,450 and includes everything you need for a beautiful ceremony. For larger photography packages, 4K videography, live ukulele music, premium florals, or our all-inclusive "Works" package, see all of our Hawaii wedding options.

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Every upgrade can be added to a black sand beach ceremony — let us help you build the perfect day during your free consultation.

Add to Your Black Sand Beach Wedding

✓ Additional photography hours & images

✓ Premium fresh flower lei upgrades

✓ Bridal bouquet & boutonniere

✓ 1 hour of live ukulele music

✓ 4K videography & cinematic film

✓ Onsite wedding coordinator

Common Questions

Black Sand Beach
Wedding FAQs

A few of the questions black-sand-bound couples ask us most often. Need more help? Reach out anytime →

  • Every package includes a licensed Kona Wedding Officiant®, a personalized ceremony, a professional photographer, 100 high-resolution edited images, traditional Hawaiian leis, marriage license filing, and free planning consultation. Beach permit coordination is also handled or guided for you for most locations.

  • Hawaii's black sand beaches are formed when rivers of molten lava meet the Pacific Ocean. The contrast of jet-black sand against turquoise water creates a uniquely dramatic backdrop you simply can't find anywhere else. Many are also considered sacred in Native Hawaiian culture.

  • Yes — most Hawaii State beaches require a wedding permit. We handle this for you for most locations. Some beaches such as MacKenzie State Park require a special use permit, which we'll guide you through during your free consultation.

  • Absolutely — all permitted ceremony locations are in safe, monitored areas of the volcano region. We work only with established, designated venues and follow all park and state safety guidelines.

  • It depends on your vibe and where you're staying. Kīholo Bay is closest to Kona resorts; Punalu'u is the most iconic; Kaimu has powerful, recent volcanic history; MacKenzie offers dramatic lava cliffs. We help you choose during your free consultation.

  • Please don't — Hawaiian tradition and law both ask visitors to leave sand, lava rock, and natural materials in place. Many believe taking sand brings bad luck (the curse of Pele). We respect the land and ask all our couples and guests to do the same.

  • Hawaii makes it easy — there's no waiting period or residency requirement. We walk you through the application and handle all of the filing for you. Learn more on our Marriage License page.

Explore by package

More Big Island
Wedding Packages

Discover all of our location-specific wedding guides across the Big Island.

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Beach Wedding Packages

Barefoot ceremonies on Big Island's most beautiful beaches.

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Kona Wedding Packages

Sunny skies, white sand, and legendary sunsets on West Hawaii.

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Hilo Wedding Packages

Lush gardens, tropical waterfalls, and ocean parks on East Hawaii.

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Volcano Wedding Packages

Otherworldly lava landscapes and dramatic coastlines unlike anywhere else.

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Elopement Packages

Intimate ceremonies for just the two of you. No guests required.

Ready to Get Started?

Your Black Sand Beach
Wedding 
Starts Here

Schedule a free planning consultation with Kona Wedding Officiant® and we'll help you choose the perfect volcano location, package, and date — no pressure, no commitment.

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